Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Dontari Poe didn't have a huge impact during his rookie season after being selected No. 11 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. He had just 38 tackles and no forced fumbles or sacks. Now, the Kansas City Star reports Poe is "unblockable" in the first week of training camp. Why? He dropped barbecue from his diet.

“It might be the hardest thing I’ve had to do since I’ve been here,” Poe told the paper.

Dontari Poe has quit eating barbecue and as a result he's shed 15-20 lbs. this offseason. (AP photo)

Poe's decision to quit eating pork in June is particularly difficult when you consider the fact that he played his college football in Memphis before moving to Kansas City. If there are two places you would want barbecue in your regular diet, it's those two cities.

Instead, Poe has moved to eggs, grilled chicken and grilled fish, losing 15-20 pounds in the process. He's now playing at around 335.

“I feel like I can play more plays, without getting as tired or exhausted,” Poe told the Star. “My mind is staying strong out there. And I can play faster.”